Special Guest: Wicked! (www.bslbt.co.uk/wicked)
The Wicked campervan will drive all the way to the Longridge Showground, where the 4th Sign Circle Deaf BSL Camping Festival takes place. The presenters Nadia and Lee are already getting very excited about the festival, and we’re thrilled to have them visit us! We heard they may be staying for the whole weekend, so prepare to see yourself on telly when the programme comes out!
Pony Riding with the Groovy Hooves (www.groovyhooves.com)
On Saturday, two riding ponies and two Falabella (miniature) ponies will visit the campsite! They love kids, and kids love them! The Falabella ponies love to be pampered by kids – that’s why they will bring with them pretty pink, purple and blue grooming kits which are perfect for tiny hands. The pampering is completed with glittery hoof oil, sparkly mane and tail spray and plenty of ribbons for plaiting. Oooh! For more macho action, hop on the riding ponies. Yee-haw!
The art of living Mindfully by the Dancing Phoenix (www.thedancingphoenix.co.uk)
This workshop uses mindful approaches to meditation to reduce stress, manage pain and reclaim peace. A practical workshop that teaches you ways of slowing down, unwinding and remaining relaxed no matter what.
Mega Slide
On Saturday, there will be a Mega Slide on the campsite! This HUGE slide is 30ft high, suitable for brave kids and adults only!
Dragon Obstacle Course
On Sunday, don’t panic when you see a massive 70ft long Dragon on the field! Enter through the Dragon’s mouth, climb his scales and slide down the other side. Then fight your way through the obstacles, and slide down a final giant slide to your doom… Or victory!
Sign Circle Challenge
It’s BACK! On Sunday, build your team and enter the Sign Circle Challenge! There will be eight different activities, and completing each one of them will give points to your team. How well you do depends on your team! The winners receive their well deserved awards later on Sunday evening. Yoo hoo!
Caroline Parker, Actress & Comedienne Caro Sparks will be performing well known recorded songs such as Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in sign, dance and mime! In the daytime, there will be a workshop where you can explore how to portray songs in a visual way by using different skills. Woo hoo!
Mr Tippy, The Magic Clown (www.mr-tippy-magic-clown.co.uk)
Mr Tippy comes to Sign Circle to make all the children giggle and laugh – keep your eyes open for his fantastic magic acts! Pssst, Mr Tippy has appeared on TV in BSLBT’s ‘Wicked’, so we think he’s quite famous!
Signdance Collective: Dances For A Lost Traveller – ‘Listen’ & ‘Travelling’ (www.signdancecollective.co.uk)
Sign Dance Collective will perform several plays in artistic forms that will make you think! It will be a visual play with film and sign language. The performers have travelled all over the world so will have lots of cultural experience. Sit back and experience a bit of culture!
DeafDrumma & DeafTappa
Deaf musician playing on the drums. Using different styles that HOH & Deaf can feel to use as music or to simply create a story in the minds with the audience eyes closed. Evening performance by a Deaf tap dancer, flowing with BSL and mime, creating a visual story. Not to be missed!
Chloe Reynolds, Henna Artist
Choose from a range of designs in the henna books. Choose where on your body you would like the design. Then sit back, relax, and let the henna artist create your beautiful temporary tattoo. Want to have a go yourself? Create your own henna design with a friend, and tattoo each other!
Martial Arts workshop with Carol Ferguson
Fitness workout with martial movements. Carol is a multitalented woman who is going to do Indian Head massage as well! Aren’t we lucky!
SignForward: International Sign workshop (www.signforward.com)
This workshop by Gavin Lilley &Kabir Kapoor will enable participants to think more visually and use sign language in international contexts – suitable for these who often meet foreign deaf people either in professional or social settings. It’s full of practical exercises! You will have fun and your skills in BSL will also increase – that’s a promise!
All this will be included in the festival ticket with no extra charge, and there will be a whole load of other activities and fun, too! Make sure you book your tickets now – www.signcircle.org.uk
